when does the price of stamps go up

The next USPS stamp price increase took effect on July 13, 2025 ; the First-Class Forever stamp rose from 73 cents to 78 cents. USPS also published a July 12, 2026 price change page, indicating another rate change effective July 12, 2026.

What changed

• First-Class Mail Forever stamp: 73 cents to 78 cents in the July 2025 increase.

• USPS says its July 2026 price change is effective July 12, 2026.

Simple answer

If you’re asking when stamps usually go up , USPS rate changes have recently landed in mid-July , with the latest confirmed change effective July 12, 2026.

Practical note

If you mail regularly, buying Forever stamps before a posted rate change can lock in the older price for future use.